EAP-LMS Step 1

There are a few things that we can summarise after we read EAP-LMS Step 1.

1.       The course objectives.

By the end of the semester, we should be able to evaluate the theory of an argumentative term paper and apply the skills and strategies in reading, writing, and speaking. Basically we should be able to assess information and synthesize it from the sources as well as evaluate it in terms of Islamic values.

2.       LEM 7301

Basically it is all about learner-centred whereby students have to pick one valid topic that related to their Kuliyyah and Ummah, and the source of materials or content is self-reliant. Students will have to carry out library research and produce argumentative term paper according to APA citation style.

3.       The assessment

Week	Assessment	Marks division(percentage)
1.Week 5-6	Oral presentation Outline ·         Thesis statement ·         Arguments ·         Source of support ·         Islamic perspective	10%
2.Week 8	Mid- term examination ·         In class writing on a given argumentative topic. ·         Length:450 words ·         No need of APA referencing ·         Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes	20%
3.Week 12	Research/ Term paper ·         Follow APA style ·         Format: v  Introduction with a thesis statement v  Argument 1 v  Argument 2 v  Counter argument v  Refutation/Argument 3 v  Conclusion -Recommendation v  Islamic perspective -universally/specifically	30%
	Final Examination ·         4 academic texts (all based on single theme) ·         Consists of 3 parts: v  Comprehension/Language skills v  Techniques v  Argumentative essay	40%
Total		100%